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Vetteman Jack

I would say at some point there will be a hybrid Vette - which may not be a bad idea. Look at the number of high end cars that have a hybrid option.

dadaroo

They'll just have to have an external sound system that goes "Rumpty-Rump".


Mr. Sam

noahdr

I would love a hybrid corvette. I'm afraid I won't be able to fit into it, but that's another story.

roadbike56

With the performance posted by the Tesla, I don't see Corvette going hybrid. I think they'll go right to electric. Corvette has always been a leader, I don't see GM going half way with it's flagship car. Cadillac is another story, they might develop a hybrid sports Cadillac.
How about an all electric, mid-platform car? That would be something world class.

Fcar 98

Hope not!!!!

jackthelad

Electric cars are not ready for prime time - it will take another revolution in battery technology to make them viable prime vehicles. Drive an electric Vette like it should be driven and any battery available today would be toast in 30 minutes or so - unless you are towing a trailer with a really big battery pack.

I would much prefer - and would happily write a check for - an AWD Vette. Where I live, we have seasons other than summer, and AWD is fast becoming a normal offering from many manufacturers, not just Subaru and Audi any more. My experience with 20 odd years of Subarus is that AWD is better in any condition other than dry roads. And powerful AWD cars really launch - no sitting there in a cloud of smoke.

I notice, BTW, that Jaguar now offers AWD for the F types. Time to step up, Chevrolet! And BTW, using the Vette's chassis construction technology, it would be easy to design a modern mid engined car. Why not?

Not4spd

Electric corvette? The torque alone would be neck snapping.

99 hardtop 08

cmonkey713

If it goes electric then I guess we will plug it in and enjoy the instant torque.

flyingmfrc

All electric will be some real horsepower....and you will be able to hear the tires squealing too. Battery technology isn't far off.

knewblewkorvette

I'm in love with the new C8 and I foresee one in my stable. Not sure if it was 100% electric though. I've never seen a charging station anywhere in Iowa yet. If it was hybrid? Why not? More HP and lots more TQ.

Fast one

That goes in the C9 section when it starts up.

flyingmfrc

Our Walmart just installed a whole row of charging towers for electric cars....

Ramets

Battery technology has a long way to go, unless all you want to do is go back & forth to work, or go shopping. But if it's a road trip you want to do you'll certainly be limited. Lets say you live in Kansas City, and want to take the kids to Disney World. It would take you about a week to get there, and a week to get back. Doesn't leave a lot of time for the kiddies to meet Mickey. Electric will certainly have it's place as a commuter car, but don't plan on any trips to Yellowstone.

t1fudd

Admittedly charging station availability in the center portion of the us is still spotty, but with DCFC (DC Fast Charge) capability The trip won't take that much longer than in a ICE vehicle. DCFC will charge to 80% in 30 minutes. The software in my Bolt computes the shortest route to the next available charging station. With the proper adapter you can even charge at TESLA charging stations. Many Tesla and Bolt owners have made cross country trips. I bought mine as a commuter (I have a 130 mi per day round trip for work) and I enjoy not having to stop for gas. At .068 cents per KWh "filling up" is very cheap.

Ramets

I certainly don't have any first hand knowledge with an electric. But won't running A/C or heat really be a power drain limiting further how far you can drive?

jjc508520

But would you ever park your vette anywhere near a Walmart charging station?

t1fudd

I can only speak from my experience with my Bolt. The power drain is not that much. I've noticed that it uses less to cool the car than to heat it. That's probably because the batteries in todays vehicles like heat more than cold. Range can make a significant drop the colder it gets, for instance where I am in the summertime I can make 2 roundtrips to work (260 mi.) in the winter I can only get I round trip with 50 to 70 miles showing on the range indicator.

'Shifter

Times they are a-changin'. I'll just enjoy the show.